Canadian Solar

Sourcing Manager

Canadian Solar • $80K — $110K *
Mesquite, TX 75150In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration or Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience.
  • 3-5 years in sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain roles.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks independently.
  • Strong communication skills across all organizational levels.
  • Professional demeanor with sensitivity and confidentiality.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee efficient and cost-effective supply chain operations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement with production requirements.
  • Manage supplier development and maintain ongoing supplier communications.
  • Negotiate effectively to establish strong vendor relationships.
  • Ensure program tracking for supplier projects remains within budget and on time.
  • Support cost reduction and operational improvement initiatives.
  • Create RFQs and select vendors based on comprehensive criteria.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead and develop a specialized sourcing team.
  • Engagement in cross-functional collaboration with diverse teams.
  • Utilization of advanced negotiation and procurement strategies.
  • Involvement in strategic program management and supplier evaluations.
  • Potential for professional growth through supervisory experiences and certifications.
Full Job Description
Position Summary:
We are seeking a Sourcing Manager with a strong background in direct sourcing team supervision. The purpose of this position is to lead, develop and enable a professional team of sourcing specialists who are responsible for the sourcing of the company's materials. This position is responsible for overseeing daily sourcing activities within the group and ensuring internal customer satisfaction in meeting the company's Solar panels efficiency, capital improvement, maintenance, and operational excellence needs. This position provides guidance and direction to the professional staff in supporting internal business teams in multiple states and jurisdictions in areas such as cost-effective service, optimized delivery of shared services, business technical specification and process standardization efforts, effective supplier engagement and contract coordination.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Ensuring efficient and cost-effective supply chain operations from the sourcing team.
  • Work closely with Legal, engineering, production, and quality assurance teams to understand material requirements and ensure that procurement strategies support production needs and product quality.
  • Manage/source the new supplier development program and maintain current supplier commercial communication to assure the production needs and requirement.
  • Utilize negotiation and accountability skills to build effective vendor relationships.
  • Manage tracking for the new supplier program cost and timing, organize regular management reviews to ensure the program within budget and launching on time.
  • Support cost reduction and other business improvement initiatives.
  • Create request for quotation (RFQ); Meet with vendors and select vendors based on price, service and ability to meet production needs.
  • Process purchase requisitions from internal departments and ensure proper approvals have been given prior to placing items on order.
  • Identify and communicate issues arising from the supply of materials and services with both the vendor and internal material team.
  • Monitor, evaluate, and analyze vendor and supplier performance to ensure quality and delivery requirements are met.
  • Manage supplier relationships and update management on any issues with vendors.
  • Perform new vender & material cost evaluation for management review.
  • Identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop contingency plans to mitigate disruptions. Stay informed about market changes and supply chain dynamics that may impact procurement activities.
  • Maintain awareness of use of SAP (ERP system).
  • All other duties and projects as assigned by Management.
Qualifications and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree preferably in business administration, Supply Chain Management or an acceptable combination of education and progressively responsible experience.
  • 3-5 years' work experience in an administrative capacity of sourcing, purchasing or supply chain.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Strong communication skills with all levels of the organization.
  • Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, confidentially, diplomatically, and professionally always.
  • Computer literacy, including effective working skills with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous supervisory experience.
  • Experience working with multicultural teams
  • CPSM certification or equivalent program.
  • Experience managing raw materials procurement especially chemicals and gases.
  • Knowledge of contract law, commercial terms and conditions, and related legal issues.


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About Canadian Solar

Canadian Solar Inc. is a publicly traded company that manufactures solar PV modules and provides solar energy solutions. It was founded in 2001 in Canada and has since expanded to over 20 countries. Canadian Solar has delivered over 38 GW of solar modules to customers in over 150 countries. In 2018, Canadian Solar was ranked #6 on the list of top solar panel manufacturers by PV Tech. The company is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
Learn more about Canadian Solar
Size
13,535 employees
Market Cap
$1.9 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$299.3 million
Founded
2001
5 Year Trend
+13.1%
Revenue
$3.5 billion
NASDAQ
CSIQ
* Ladders Estimates

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